Mahogany Air introduces flight between Lusaka, Lubumbashi, more investment earmarked

There should be an increased investment between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo said during the launch of a direct flight between Lusaka and Lubumbashi.

The government of DR Congo granted Mahogany foreign operator the permit in November last year allowing them to operate the Lubumbashi-Ndola-Lusaka route. Lusambo said Zambia and DR Congo are one hence there is a requirement to pump out more investment flows between the two nations, as reported by Lusaka Times.

According to Lusambo, Zambia has vast potential in sectors like tourism, manufacturing and agriculture which the Congolese investment community can exploit. The coming in of Mahogany between Lusaka and Lubumbashi will help boost existing ties between Zambia and the DRC, he added.

Mahogany Air CEO, Jim Belemu announced that the airline has proposed to spend USD 15 million to acquire additional aircraft which will bring its total fleet to 10 by the end of 2020. He added that the development is a part of his company’s expansion drive that will see the company opening up more routes and create jobs. He earmarked an investment of USD 15 million to be spent will be in addition to USD 5 million the company has invested in acquiring two aircraft and training its staff.

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